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Local governments are in a unique position to contribute to the global struggle for gender equality by improving the status of women around the world. Local Governments are the level of governance closest to the citizens and as service providers and employers have an important role in creating the conditions that encourage women’s political participation. In this special feature, we are collecting knowledge resources, case studies, stories and interviews from women active in local politics.  

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Who is Kathy Hochul? N.Y. To Get First Female Governor

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August 11, 2021

Who is Kathy Hochul? N.Y. To Get First Female Governor

New York will get their first female governor after Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over sexual harassment allegations. Lt. Gov.

New York will get their first female governor after Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over sexual harassment allegations. Lt. Gov.

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Kathy Hochul to become New York’s first woman governor

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Kathy Hochul to become New York’s first woman governor

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Kathy Hochul will take Andrew M. Cuomo’s place as governor of New York State once his resignation goes into effect in 14 days.

Ms. Hochul, New York State’s lieutenant governor, will become the first woman to lead New York State.

Kathy Hochul will take Andrew M. Cuomo’s place as governor of New York State once his resignation goes into effect in 14 days.

Ms. Hochul, New York State’s lieutenant governor, will become the first woman to lead New York State.

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Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women

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Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women

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It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates.

It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates.

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109 Mayors, all men. When will New York elect a woman?

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109 Mayors, all men. When will New York elect a woman?

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Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley placed second and third in the Democratic mayoral primary. Many New Yorkers hoped the glass ceiling would finally be broken.

It was a constant refrain for the two leading female candidates running for mayor of New York City: The city has had 109 mayors, and all of them were men. It was finally time for a woman.

Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley placed second and third in the Democratic mayoral primary. Many New Yorkers hoped the glass ceiling would finally be broken.

It was a constant refrain for the two leading female candidates running for mayor of New York City: The city has had 109 mayors, and all of them were men. It was finally time for a woman.

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Women who lose close elections are just as likely to run again as men

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Women who lose close elections are just as likely to run again as men

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Study published in PNAS finds no gender difference in decision to run for office again after losing a close race.

Women who lose local or state elections are just as likely to run for office again as men, suggesting the recent surge in women running for office may have a long-term impact on women’s political representation, according to a new study by researchers from Harvard Kennedy School and the University of California, Davis.

Study published in PNAS finds no gender difference in decision to run for office again after losing a close race.

Women who lose local or state elections are just as likely to run for office again as men, suggesting the recent surge in women running for office may have a long-term impact on women’s political representation, according to a new study by researchers from Harvard Kennedy School and the University of California, Davis.

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This American city has a long history of racism. Now, all top mayoral candidates are women of color

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This American city has a long history of racism. Now, all top mayoral candidates are women of color

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BOSTON — The voters of Boston, a city with a notorious history of racism, face a once-unimaginable political tableau in the mayor’s race this year. For the first time, the four top candidates are all women of color.

BOSTON — The voters of Boston, a city with a notorious history of racism, face a once-unimaginable political tableau in the mayor’s race this year. For the first time, the four top candidates are all women of color.

7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face

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June 30, 2021

7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face

Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.

Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.

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More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there

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More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there

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Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.

Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.